Surgical Instruments and Sterilization Quiz

Test your knowledge on surgery instruments, sterilization methods, and their functions in this quiz. Explore key concepts in surgery.

#1

Which surgical instrument is commonly used for cutting tissue?

Forceps
Scalpel
Retractor
Hemostat
#2

What is the purpose of an autoclave in the sterilization process?

To clean instruments
To kill bacteria and spores
To dry instruments
To store sterilized items
#3

Which of the following is a non-cutting instrument used to hold tissues or organs in place?

Scissors
Forceps
Retractor
Hemostat
#4

What is the purpose of a trocar in surgery?

To cut tissue
To hold tissues
To puncture body cavities
To clamp blood vessels
#5

What is the primary purpose of a Mayo scissors in surgery?

To dissect tissues
To cut sutures
To hold tissues
To clamp blood vessels
#6

What is the primary function of a retractor in surgery?

To cut tissues
To hold tissues or organs in place
To tie sutures
To clamp blood vessels
#7

What is the purpose of a hemostat in surgery?

To dissect tissues
To cut sutures
To clamp blood vessels
To hold tissues
#8

What is the primary purpose of a surgical probe?

To dissect tissues
To measure blood pressure
To explore wounds or body cavities
To hold tissues
#9

What is the primary purpose of a needle holder in surgery?

To cut tissues
To hold tissues
To tie sutures
To clamp blood vessels
#10

Which sterilization method is commonly used for heat-sensitive instruments?

Autoclaving
Chemical sterilization
Dry heat sterilization
Ethylene oxide sterilization
#11

Which sterilization method involves the use of high-energy radiation to kill microorganisms?

Autoclaving
Chemical sterilization
Ionizing radiation
Gas sterilization
#12

Which of the following is a commonly used chemical sterilizing agent?

Ethylene oxide
Dry heat
Ionizing radiation
Autoclave steam
#13

Which type of scissors is specifically designed for cutting delicate tissues like blood vessels?

Mayo scissors
Metzenbaum scissors
Iris scissors
Operating scissors
#14

Which sterilization method involves the use of chemicals in the gaseous state to sterilize instruments?

Autoclaving
Gas sterilization
Dry heat sterilization
Chemical sterilization
#15

Which of the following is a common method of dry heat sterilization?

Autoclaving
Incineration
Ethylene oxide sterilization
Chemical sterilization
#16

What is the primary purpose of a Kerrison rongeur in neurosurgery?

To cut bone
To hold tissues
To clamp blood vessels
To dissect tissues

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